A Change How FICO Scores Are Calculated Could Impact Your Credit Score

Credit scores are sometimes carried like a badge of honor or a crux that causes financial roadblocks.

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Now, the company that came up with FICO credit scores (Fair Isaac Corp.) is changing the formula for how those FICO scores are calculated, according to WGRZ.

FICO’s vice president of product management and scores says most people will see a small change in their score (20 points more or less) but some could see a sharp decrease or increase, depending on the type of debt they carry and how it's managed.

FICO scores can be a pain, especially since they're important when it comes to making large financial commitments such as houses, apartments and cars.

Read the full story at WGRZ.

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